What is most important to you when looking into a carseat?

danerzmarie

Posted 05/03/2014

I know safety is a number one pick for all of us but I mean after that. I've never done this before and really don't know how to select what's best. Do I go for what's lightest to carry or what I can still use when my kid is 35lbs or what turns into a booster seat or what? Ahh too many options

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I personally just picked one that can be used as a carrier also... I didn't want to have to worry about taking the baby directly out if the car seat at every stop... I will buy a bigger booster type when she outgrows the carrier type. Also fabric was important to me.... some of them have terrible, scratchy type material or if it feels too cheap Like it will rip easily I stay away. The one I picked out came with a stroller which was my preference, but not important if you prefer to buy them separately... I went to babies r us and got a hands on feel for all their options... way better than trying to figure out which kind you like based on pictures... not sure if I answered your question, but I hope my experience helps a little. :)

I personally just picked one that can be used as a carrier also... I didn'...

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05/03/2014

I personally just picked one that can be used as a carrier also... I didn't want to have to worry about taking the baby directly out if the car seat at every stop... I will buy a bigger booster type when she outgrows the carrier type. Also fabric was important to me.... some of them have terrible, scratchy type material or if it feels too cheap Like it will rip easily I stay away. The one I picked out came with a stroller which was my preference, but not important if you prefer to buy them separately... I went to babies r us and got a hands on feel for all their options... way better than trying to figure out which kind you like based on pictures... not sure if I answered your question, but I hope my experience helps a little. :)

I chose a convertible car seat. One that could be used for an extended period of time.

Price was a factor of course, because I couldn't afford to spend $300 on a car seat and they all have to pass the same safety standards.

I wanted one that could be used rear facing until at least 2 years of age.

I currently have three car seats, and will probably have to buy another one withing the next year or so for my DD1. My personal favorite is the Safety first guide 65 sport. It's a compact car seat. Rear facing until 40lbs, and forward facing until 65. DD (dear daughter) will be 2 in June and will not reach the weight limit before then.

I am very short, and so is DD, so if height is an issue you may need to pay close attention to that.

I also have a travel system with the infant carrier that I haven't used since before DD1 was 1.

I chose a convertible car seat. One that could be used for an extended period...

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05/03/2014

I chose a convertible car seat. One that could be used for an extended period of time.

Price was a factor of course, because I couldn't afford to spend $300 on a car seat and they all have to pass the same safety standards.

I wanted one that could be used rear facing until at least 2 years of age.

I currently have three car seats, and will probably have to buy another one withing the next year or so for my DD1. My personal favorite is the Safety first guide 65 sport. It's a compact car seat. Rear facing until 40lbs, and forward facing until 65. DD will be 2 in June and will not reach the weight limit before then.

I am very short, and so is DD, so if height is an issue you may need to pay close attention to that.

I also have a travel system with the infant carrier that I haven't used since before DD1 was 1.

Car seat and infant carrier like the ones that come with travel systems. Like someone else here said, you might not want to have to pick up baby out of carseat everytime, especially if they are sleeping. Also with the big convertable seats you have to buy a stroller separately too and that can be pricey, so are the convertable car seats. I like finding a great travel system that will last for years (love the Graco Modes Click Connect) and then buying a $100 carseat later for upright position and you can still use your travel system stroller for many many years.

A good fit for baby and a good fit for your car. Here is a helpful list of recommended seats. carseatblog.com/carseatblogcoms-rec.... My personal thoughts are NO on any seat made by Dorel. This includes Cosco, Safety 1st, Eddie Bauer, etc. They have had lots of recalls and they are not minor as in a replacement buckle. They also make one of the worst car seats....the 3-in-1.

For the infant stage I would go with Chicco Keyfit, Graco Snugride 30, or Snugride 35 classic connect. For convertible I would go with the Radian or the Graco size4me/my size/headwise. One of those should last until Booster. For a booster I would go with Graco plead wise Turbobooster sold at Target.

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